Jordan Spieth believes he can build on last season’s success, starting at this week’s Northern Trust Open where Rory McIlroy also features. Spieth narrowly missed out on forcing his way into a play-off at Riviera 12 months ago as James Hahn claimed a maiden PGA Tour title, but has since won six victories worldwide. The world No 1 hasnt replicated his 2015 dominance since a convincing season-opening victory in Hawaii last month, although showed signs of improvement with a bogey-free final round 66 during last weeks AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Spieth admitted to being physically jaded during a tied-fifth finish in Abu Dhbai, ended runner-up in Singapore despite another off-key putting display and got off to a slow start before on the West Coast last week before his strong finish. Spieth only just made the cut after three rounds at Pebble Beach The 22-year-old tees off for the opening two rounds alongside long-time friend Justin Thomas and former Masters champion Fred Couples, with Spieth remaining confident of having another big season.I think that we have the right balance and the right team, Spieth told a press conference on Tuesday. I think last year kind of proved that we could do it throughout a season and stay in contention in the biggest events, so I have full confidence in that. Sure, youre going to get good breaks and youre going to get bad breaks. For me, the more you look at it as hopefully Im out here for 30 more years, youre going to see a lot of both.I think its all gotten a bit more consistent. When the pressure comes on, I can now really relate and look back to a lot of key moments where Ive hit shots in the past when the pressure has been on. The world No 1 struggled with his putter in Abu Dhabi and Singapore This weeks par-71 course overlooking the iconic Hollywood sign is a popular destination for Spieth, who is making his fourth appearance in five years at the West Coast Swing finale.Ive probably played this course close to 30 times now, which is a lot compared to other tournaments, Spieth added. Its one of my favourites in the entire world.I love being here. Its one of the very few (courses) with the history that it has ... not only just the champions but all those who have walked these fairways.For me to win on a golf course that I consider one of the top few in the world, I mean, thats always a goal. It would be pretty amazing.Watch the Northern Trust Open throughout the week live on Sky Sports 4 - your home of golf. Or watch from £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV Also See: Spieth looks to build on success Rory and Spieth meet in Cali 2015 recap: Hahn takes title Golf live on Sky Sports 4 Cheap Custom Jerseys . 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Thats why Atlantic Coast Conference coaches are cautious about doing an all-access television show such as Showtimes A Season With.Many dont see the return on their investment as being worth it.I would at least want to hear them paint the picture of what it was really going to be like before I said yes or no, Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said.Many ACC coaches share Fuentes view -- they see the benefits, especially with recruiting, but wonder if those outweigh the potential distractions that could occur during four months of shooting.Florida State has opened its doors for this years series. The first episode aired on Sept. 6, which was the day after the Seminoles season-opening win over Ole Miss and airs on Tuesdays through Nov. 29.The series is similar to NFL Films Hard Knocks: Training Camp that airs on HBO during the preseason. North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren likes watching both to see how teams handle preseason practices. But when it comes to finding a strategic edge, especially with the Wolfpack hosting the Seminoles on Saturday, he didnt expect to find one.While the show may sway a couple future recruits, there are concerns about the potential distraction and impact it could have on a teams season.The Seminoles were considered to be a national championship contender before the season started but are 5-3 and ranked 19th. It is the first time since 2011 that they have entered November with three or more losses.Youd have to look at in totality and see what it did for you. Its certainly not helping them, Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson said the programs impact on the Seminoles. Theyre 5-3. I dont know a team whos ever done it who had a good season.Stephen Espinoza, the executive vice president of Showtime Sports, said the production crew and school are in constant contact about storylines but that the network retains creative control. Schools see a copy of the show before it airs but that is to make sure no NCAA compliance violations are taking place and there arent any student-athlete privacy issues, especially with injuries.The reasons why the show is successful is it is someone from the outside giving a loook at a program.dddddddddddd It is something different than what would be produced by a conference or school, Espinoza said. The bottom line is that it is a relationship of trust. Were trusting the school to be open and candid and theyre trusting us to be objective.The show is likely to give Florida State another boost with a national audience getting a behind the scenes look Jimo Fishers program.Fisher said that high school players who have come in for visits have liked how it gives them a deeper look at the program.It is a different experience but it is like they (the production crew) are part of the football staff now, Florida State running back Dalvin Cook said. Its good that we get to show everyone what we do and the life of an athlete in college.Espinoza said that the network would like to get a geographic mix in future seasons but that he would not be averse to another ACC team doing it next year.Clemson would fit Espinozas formula: an elite program with a compelling coach, but linebacker Ben Boulware cant see the Tigers doing it, especially since they ban social media during the season.People would get to see the ins and outs of what we do, but for the players I think its a distraction, he said. Those lights and cameras are cool probably for about a week, but that definitely would get annoying.Another unlikely school is Virginia. First-year coach Bronco Mendenhall did a similar series last year when he was at Brigham Young and still regrets the decision.People act differently when cameras are around, and no matter how long theyre there, there still is an effect, he said. Highs are a little higher and lows are a little lower, and theres more drama and less work because its more story.After doing it -- and I was the one that wanted it and agreed to it -- the return on investment didnt give the outcome I was thinking it would.---AP Sports Writers Aaron Beard in Raleigh, North Carolina, Pete Iacobelli in Clemson, South Carolina, Hank Kurz Jr. in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Charles Odum in Atlanta contributed to this report.---The APs college football page: collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '